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From Recollections of a Maryland Confederate Soldier and Staff Officer Under Johnston, Jackson and Lee By McHenry Howard:
"Drummers or tanners were given a few days leave to go to their homes or places not far distant on condition of bringing back dog skins for drum heads, and although the animal's integument was tanned in a marvellously short time, it was found to answer quite well."
I was participating in a field music demo the other day and said that calf, goat, and sheep skins were used. I guess I can now add dog to the list.
"Drummers or tanners were given a few days leave to go to their homes or places not far distant on condition of bringing back dog skins for drum heads, and although the animal's integument was tanned in a marvellously short time, it was found to answer quite well."
I was participating in a field music demo the other day and said that calf, goat, and sheep skins were used. I guess I can now add dog to the list.
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